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Tucson chef breaks barriers with Tucson Knife Fight victory
Community

Tucson chef breaks barriers with Tucson Knife Fight victory

House chef Martha LaMadrid became the first woman to win Tucson Knife Fight, juggling family, work and late-night competitions while carving out her place in Southern Arizona’s culinary scene.

South Tucson delays Flock camera vote
Region

South Tucson delays Flock camera vote

South Tucson leaders postponed a decision on whether to continue using Flock Safety cameras after heated public debate.

El recinto de conciertos The Rock será reemplazado por un complejo de apartamentos
El Foco de Tucson

El recinto de conciertos The Rock será reemplazado por un complejo de apartamentos

Tras casi tres décadas como un referente de la escena musical en vivo de Tucson, el recinto de conciertos The Rock será reemplazado por un complejo de apartamentos de cinco pisos, lo que ha generado nostalgia y debate entre sus seguidores de siempre.

Beyond Bread expands with new bakery and pie hub
Community

Beyond Bread expands with new bakery and pie hub

Beyond Bread has opened its new Bread Mill location on South Park Avenue, offering scratch-made breads, pastries and more than 30 Back Dough pie varieties just in time for the holiday season.

Tucson hosts first Democracy Forum to elevate young voices
Region

Tucson hosts first Democracy Forum to elevate young voices

Tucson’s first-ever Democracy Forum on Dec. 5 will bring residents, young professionals and local leaders together to confront major civic issues and ensure younger voices are centered in shaping the city’s future.

Taller en Tucson preserva la memoria gastronómica y la historia cultural latina
El Foco de Tucson

Taller en Tucson preserva la memoria gastronómica y la historia cultural latina

Un taller de narración en El Minuto Café reunió a miembros de la comunidad de Tucson para compartir recuerdos gastronómicos, mientras Latinos in Heritage Conservation trabaja para preservar el patrimonio cultural latino a través de historias orales y cartografía.

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Tucson workshop preserves Latino food memories and cultural history
Community

Tucson workshop preserves Latino food memories and cultural history

A storytelling workshop at El Minuto Café brought Tucson community members together to share food-centered memories as Latinos in Heritage Conservation works to preserve Latino cultural heritage through oral histories and mapping.

Tucson residents push back on TEP’s proposed rate increase
Community

Tucson residents push back on TEP’s proposed rate increase

At a packed town hall, Tucson residents questioned TEP’s proposed 14% rate hike while consumer advocates warned the increase and new formula-rate system would disproportionately harm low-income households.

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